Ralph Carl Jackson

May 26, 1926-Nov. 24, 2013

Ralph Jackson of Spruce Haven Drive, Sydney, formerly from Sydney River, passed away Nov. 24, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.

An outdoorsman to his core, he was happiest in nature, by a lake or river, with a fishing pole in hand. He was a behind the scenes kind of guy, always quick to lend a hand, always staying out of the spotlight and always helping someone.

Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ivy Jackson, Sydney River.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgina ‘ Fluff ’ ( Yates); sons, Ralph (Teresa), Alan; daughters, Janice (Andrew Terris), Barb (Weldon Ferguson); his favourite granddaughter, Natasha ( Evan McMaster); grandsons, Stephen, Adam, Scott and Nicholas Jackson, Logan and Kyle Ferguson.; great-grandchildren, Lachlan ‘Buster’ and Rowan McMaster; sister, Bertha (Benedict).

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his infant daughter, Sandra, brothers, Gordon, Douglas, Edward and John, sisters, Clara Ross and Isabel Novak.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. A private burial at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Canadian Lung Associating or to a charity of choice.

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